Under direction of the Assistant General Manager – Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, performs work in support of science priorities for the District, advises on science, and serves as a liaison between the District and other science programs led by State and Federal agencies. This is an “at-will” position in which the incumbent serves at the discretion of the General Manager. Such duties include but are not limited to communicating science related information to District staff, and local, State, and Federal agencies to ensure consistent application of programs and methodologies, while exercising independent judgement; analyzing; interpreting, and reviewing the scientific needs for fish and wildlife; and communicating findings and recommendations to District management and serving as the initial point of contact on general matters of science. The incumbent to fill this vacancy will report to either the District’s Fresno Office or Sacramento Office; working hours may be outside of normal working hours, and travel is required.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, or other directly related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in policy development, project management, resource negotiations, and development and implementation solutions of complex problems related to water resources, two (2) years which must have been at a management/supervisory level.
To be considered for the Science Advisor position, please submit a Westlands Water District Employment Application no later than Monday, July 15, 2024, by mail, email, or fax to:
Westlands Water District Attention: Human Resources
Department Mailing:
PO Box 5199, Fresno, CA 93755
Physical:
286 W. Cromwell Ave. Fresno, CA 93711
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
